Discover a variety of words starting with “tu” to enhance your vocabulary and learn about their meanings.
- Tub- A large, open container for holding liquids.
- Tube- A hollow cylinder made for the conveyance of substances.
- Tuba- A large brass wind instrument.
- Tuck- To fold or push something under or into something else.
- Tug- To pull something hard or suddenly.
- Tulle- A type of light, netted fabric often used in clothing and decorations.
- Tumble- To fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong.
- Tumor- An abnormal growth of tissue that may be cancerous or benign.
- Tune- A sequence of musical notes forming a melody.
- Tuner- A device for adjusting the tuning of a musical instrument.
- Tunic- A loose garment, typically sleeveless and reaching to the wearer’s knees.
- Tuft- A small clump or cluster, especially of something soft or fibrous.
- Tuition- Payment for instruction, especially in a formal course of study.
- Tulip- A bulbous spring-flowering plant of the lily family, with boldly colored cup-shaped flowers.
- Tundra- A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region in which the subsoil is permanently frozen.
- Tureen- A large, deep, covered dish for serving soup, stew, or other foods.
- Turf- Grass and the surface layer of earth held together by its roots.
- Turmoil- A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
- Turn- To move around an axis or about a center; rotate or revolve.
- Turret- A small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall.
- Turtle- A cold-blooded reptile with a hard, bony shell that covers its body.
- Turban- A man’s headdress, made by winding a length of cloth around the head.
- Turbo- Relating to or denoting a turbine or turbocharger.
- Turpentine- A volatile pungent oil used especially as a solvent and as paint thinner.
- Tussle- A vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something.
- Tusk- A long, pointed tooth, projecting beyond the mouth of certain animals.
- Tutu- A short, frilly skirt worn by a ballerina.
- Tuxedo- A man’s dinner jacket.
- Tutor- A private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group.
- Tugboat- A powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships.
- Tulle- A soft fine silk, cotton, or nylon material like net, used for making veils and dresses.
- Tussar- A type of silk made from the cocoons of a particular wild silk moth.
- Tuppence- Informal British term for two pennies.
- Tupelo- North American tree known for its light, soft wood.
- Tumbleweed- A plant that breaks away from its roots in the autumn and is driven about by the wind.
- Tumbrel- An open cart that tilts backward to empty out its load, especially used for carrying prisoners to the guillotine.
- Tumid- Swollen or becoming swollen, especially as a response to injury or inflammation.
- Tumulus- An ancient burial mound or barrow.
- Tundra- A type of biome where the tree growth is hindered by low temperatures and short growing seasons.
- Tuneful- Melodic or musical.
- Tungsten- A hard, steel-gray metal of the transition series, used especially in electrical components and in alloys.
- Tunicate- A marine invertebrate animal, a type of chordate, covered with a tough outer layer.
- Turbine- A machine for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, or air.
- Turmeric- A yellow-colored spice used in cooking and, formerly, as a fabric dye.
- Turmoil- A state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance.
- Turnip- A round root with white or cream flesh which is eaten as a vegetable and also has edible leaves.
- Turnkey- A device for turning a key in a lock.
- Turncoat- A person who shifts allegiance from one loyalty or ideal to another.
- Turnstile- A mechanical gate consisting of revolving horizontal arms fixed to a vertical post, allowing only one person at a time to pass through.
- Turret- A small tower on a building.
This list provides a diverse set of words starting with “tu,” covering various objects, concepts, and living organisms, each with a short definition.